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MARYVILLE PATHO NURS 611 EXAM 2 :DR . WUNDERLICH EXAM NEWEST 2024 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ tumor markers - ANSWER-hormones, enzymes, genes, antigens, and antibodies alpha fetoprotein - ANSWER-protein secreted by liver and germ cell tumors into the blood PSA - ANSWER-protein secreted by prostate tumors into the blood

True/False: Blood tests for tumor markers can make a diagnosis of cancer. Why or why not? Your Answer: False, because levels are elevated under the bening condition, however the most levels are not elevated in early stage of malignant. False, only tissue can diagnose. Tumor markers are helpful to assess response to therapy or reoccurrence. Question 2 3 / 3 pts What is the most important procedure in diagnosing the correct cancer and histology? Your Answer: Tussue biopsy tissue biops...

BMTCN TEST A LATEST 2024 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ Immunoglobulins are secreted by which type of cell? A. B-lymphocyte B. Megakaryocyte C. T-lymphocyte D. Natural killer Ans- A. B-lymphocyte B lymphocytes synthesize and secrete immunoglobulins. Which portion of the immunoglobulin activates the complement pathway? A. MHC Class I B. Fab C. Fc D. MHC Class II Ans- C. Fc The Fc region activates the complement pathway. Which of the following is a ...

Question 1 The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which cells? Selected Answer: Platele ts  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A healthcare professional is educating a patient about asthma. The professional states that good control is necessary due to which pathophysiologic process? Selected Answer: Uncontrolled inflammation leads to increased bronchial hyperresponsiveness and eventual scarring.  Question 3 1 out of 1 points What is an expected change in t...

Exam 2: NURS611/ NURS 611 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Maryville Q: What has the biggest impact on the defense mechanisms Answer: overall health including nutrition and sleep Q: Impaired circulation of norepinephrine and epinephrine is caused by what Answer: Low albumin Q: Every tumor has it's own what? Answer: cell marker Q: Blood test for cancers Answer: T...

NURS 6501 Midterm Exam LATEST WALDEN UNIVERSITY 2022 • Question 1 The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which cells? Selected Answer: Platelets • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A healthcare professional is educating a patient about asthma. The professional states that good control is necessary due to which pathophysiologic process? Selected Answer: Uncontrolled inflammation leads to increased bronchial hyperresponsiveness and eventual scarring....

PATH 370 - Final Exam Practice Questions and Verified Answers The cellular response indicative of injury due to faulty metabolism is Hydropic swelling Lactate production Metaplasia Intracellular accumulations - CORRECT ANSWER-intracellular accumulation After surgery to remove a lung tumor, your patient is scheduled for chemotherapy, which will Selectively kill tumor cells Stimulate immune cells to fight the cancer Have minimal side effects Kill rapidly dividing cells - CORRECT A...

anaplasia not differentiated, nucleus has irregular shape, size, tissue structure is abnormal. metastasis the spread of cancer cells from the site of the original tumor to distant tissues and organs through other blood or lymphatic vessels. Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More benign tumor tumor that grows slowly has a well-defined capsule, non-invasive, well-differentiated, low mitotic ind...

Aldosterone is released by the adrenal cortex upon stimulation by: A. Renin B. Angiotensinogen C. Angiotenisinogen I D. Angiotensinogen II - D. Angiotensinogen II Clinical Assays for tumor markers are most important for: A. screening for the presence of cancer B. monitoring the course of known cancer C. confirming the absence of disease D. identifying patients at risk for cancer - B. Monitoring the course of known cancer Detection of which of the following substances is most useful to ...